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BA (Hons) English Literature

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course will provide you with a deep understanding of the literary and cultural contexts of English literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. You'll explore a wide range of texts, including poetry, drama, and fiction, and develop your critical thinking and analytical skills through close reading and interpretation. With a focus on both historical and contemporary contexts, you'll gain a broad understanding of the English literary tradition and its relevance to contemporary society. Throughout the course, you'll also have opportunities to engage with live projects and events, such as literature festivals and author readings, to enhance your learning experience.

Additional Information

Our BA (Hons) English Literature course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the subject, while also developing your critical thinking and analytical skills. You'll have the opportunity to explore a wide range of texts, including poetry, drama, and fiction, and learn how to interpret and analyze them in depth. With a focus on both historical and contemporary contexts, you'll gain a broad understanding of the English literary tradition and its relevance to contemporary society. Our teaching staff are experienced scholars and practitioners in the field, and will provide you with personalized guidance and support throughout your studies.

Discover the Beauty of English Literature at Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is an ideal place to study English Literature, with its beautiful campus located in the historic city of Bath. Our location provides easy access to a wide range of cultural attractions and events, including literature festivals, book clubs, and author readings. Our teaching staff are experienced scholars and practitioners in the field, and will provide you with personalized guidance and support throughout your studies. Plus, our small class sizes ensure that you'll receive individualized attention and feedback on your work.

Why You Should Study This Course

We combine the academic study of literature with skill-based modules to create a practical, applied English Literature degree. You’ll learn how to analyze a wide range of literary texts, but you'll also learn practical skills.

You’ll apply your knowledge and your skills in practical, professional ways, in preparation for the next stage in your career.

General Eligibility

  • Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

  • A Level – Grades BCC

  • Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

  • Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page Copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

  • A recognized post-secondary course.

  • University preparation (foundation) studies.

  • One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Parallel Texts

  • Romance and Revolution

  • Worlds of Ideas

  • Narratives of Belonging

  • Protest and Persuasion

  • Thinking Together: Humanities in the 21st Century

2 Year 2
  • Voices in Conversation

  • Reading Communities

  • Bodies

  • The Book

  • The Literature of Laughter

  • Who Do You Think You Are? Writing the Self, Written Lives

  • The Marvellous - Writing Beyond Realism

  • Transgressions

  • Digital Humanities

  • Working Together

  • Transformative Communities

  • Professional Placement Year

3 Year 3
  • English Project

  • Cosmopolitanisms - Writing Beyond Borders

  • Literature and Psychology

  • Nation and Race in the Early Modern Atlantic World

  • Novel Forms

  • Outsiders - Women and Writing

  • Shock of the New

  • Writing and Environmental Crisis

  • Writing Now - Prizes, Popularity and Politics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results with an overall score of 6.0, a minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.

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